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The schedule for a typical day includes a morning welcome address, opportunities to learn about and interact with different school and upper divisional school programs, a parents panel, student social, walking tours of Grounds and residence halls, a resource fair, arts reception and an active learning classroom visit.

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Days on the Lawn volunteers address controversial University events

By Kristen Cugini | April 8, 2015

Following the release of admissions decisions in late March, prospective students were invited to attend Days on the Lawn the end of March and throughout April. Days on the Lawn is the University’s program designed to give admitted students a preview of life at the University, through info sessions, walking tours of Grounds and a dining hall food experience.

Sweet Briar College spokesperson Christy Jackson said forensic accountant R. Steven Spitzer’s conclusions unsurprisingly come very close to those previously made by a group of advisors to Saving Sweet Briar.

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Accountant releases interim report on Sweet Briar finances

By Caelainn Carney | April 8, 2015

Forensic accountant R. Steven Spitzer released an interim report Monday on the finances of Sweet Briar College. In the report, Spitzer said Sweet Briar College’s finances do not support its decision to close after the 2015 summer session.

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Queer and disabled activist Lydia Brown speaks at OpenGrounds

By Elizabeth Parker | April 8, 2015

Brown, a senior at Georgetown University, is a policy analyst for the Autistic Self Advocacy Network as well as president and co-founder of the Washington Metro Disabled Students Collective.

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Caroline Herre receives Sky Alland Scholarship

By Louisa Luranc | April 8, 2015

Caroline Herre, third-year College student and Jefferson Scholar, will be the 21st recipient of the highly acclaimed Sky Alland scholarship, the Sky Alland Foundation announced Tuesday.

Riley said the smartest, toughest students who are able to pass every test no matter the cost are those who prevail and noted how the idea of “sublimating bodily desire to the power of the test” is pervasive within STEM culture.

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Virginia Tech engineering professor discusses gender-based violence in STEM fields

By Hannah Mezzacappa | April 6, 2015

Donna Riley, an engineering professor at Virginia Tech, visited the University Monday to discuss gender-based violence in science, technology, engineering and math fields.

“The problems we outlined were problems of methodology,” Coronel said. “We don’t believe in this case, Jackie was to blame.”

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Columbia School of Journalism holds press conference to discuss Rolling Stone review

By Anna Higgins | April 6, 2015

The Columbia School of Journalism held a press conference Monday addressing its report released Sunday night analyzing Rolling Stone’s failed reporting and editing procedures for Sabrina Rubin Erdely’s “A Rape on Campus” article.

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University participates in climate survey

By Mairead Crotty | April 6, 2015

The University is one of 27 universities participating in climate survey on sexual assault and sexual misconduct organized by the Association of American Universities.

Although saving Sweet Briar is still a work in progress, Ashbrook said he thought the protest brought more visibility to the issue.

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Sweet Briar students hold protest against closure

By Anna Higgins | April 6, 2015

Sweet Briar students and faculty held a protest Friday against the college’s board and president’s decision to close the college. The rally attracted about 10 faculty members, 50 students and 20 alumni.

McAuliffe framed the policy as a means of giving a second chance to convicted citizens in the hiring process that will have a positive effect on employment, and by extension, the economy.

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McAuliffe removes criminal history questions from state employment applications

By Will Marshall | April 6, 2015

Governor Terry McAuliffe issued an executive order last Friday mandating the Department of Human Resource Management remove all questions on State employment application forms regarding criminal history.

Students gathered outside of the Phi Kappa Psi house to protest the fraternity following the release of the Rolling Stone article in November.

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Phi Psi to file lawsuit against Rolling Stone

By Katherine Wilkin | April 6, 2015

The University’s chapter of Phi Kappa Psi fraternity announced plans to take legal action against Rolling Stone magazine in a statement released Monday.

Sullivan said tuition will decrease for 70 percent of Virginia students.

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An interview with President Sullivan on Affordable Excellence

By Hannah Mezzacappa | April 6, 2015

University President Teresa Sullivan sat down with The Cavalier Daily on Friday morning to discuss the Affordable Excellence initiative which the Board of Visitors approved on March 24.

The approved changes will go into effect August 1, 2015.

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Honor Committee approves bylaw changes

By Jenna Dickerson | April 6, 2015

The Honor Committee voted Sunday night on five proposed bylaw changes, all of which were approved.

Joe Morrissey said he still plans on running for the Virginia Senate.

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Judge drops charges against Morrissey

By Reade Pickert | April 6, 2015

Commonwealth Judge Alfred Swersky dropped on Wednesday four felony charges against former Virginia Delegate Joe Morrissey contending he presented fake documents in a previous case. Arlington County Commonwealth’s Attorney Theo Stamos said he plans to pursue further legal action in appellate court.

University Engineering Prof. Barry Johnson will serve as the National Science Foundation's director of the Division of Industrial Innovation and Partnerships of the Directorate for Engineering.

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University prof. Barry Johnson will serve as new NSF division director

By Hannah Hall | April 6, 2015

University Engineering Prof. Barry Johnson has accepted a position at the National Science Foundation as the new director of the Division of Industrial Innovation and Partnerships of the Directorate for Engineering.

The report, almost 13,000 words long, found mistakes by both Erdely and editors at Rolling Stone.

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Rolling Stone review finds troubling compromises in Erdely article

By Andrew Elliott | April 5, 2015

Rolling Stone fully retracted its now-infamous article “A Rape on Campus” today following a report by the Columbia Journalism School which documented a host of journalistic failings behind the story which thrust the University into the national spotlight last fall.

The meeting was formatted as a forum for the public to vet their grievances and support of the tenets of the new budget proposal, which outlines expenditures within the county for the upcoming year.

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Albemarle County proposes 2016 fiscal year budget

By Grayson Kemper and Anna Houghton | April 3, 2015

The Albemarle County Board of Supervisors hosted a meeting Wednesday designed to gauge public perspective on the proposed county budget for the fiscal year 2016.

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Students, facutly host 'Teach-In'

By Catherine Griesedieck | April 3, 2015

The University’s Women, Gender & Sexuality Program hosted a “Teach-In” Wednesday in response to the Virginia Alcoholic Beverage Control’s March 18 arrest of third-year College student Martese Johnson and other events over the past year. Faculty members were invited to speak about how the recent events at the University relate to their own work.

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Charlottesville City Market reopens

By Brendan Rogers | April 3, 2015

The Charlottesville City Market reopens Saturday for its 42nd season. The farmers and artisans market will be held in the parking lot at 100 Water Street, adjacent to the market’s location in past years.

After Bontempo and McLean gave their opening remarks, conference attendees broke into groups to brainstorm about potential concerns and developing methods for next year’s issue.

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Virginia Policy Review discusses nationwide sexual assault policies

By Caelainn Carney | April 2, 2015

The Virginia Policy Review hosted a conference Wednesday night on the publication of a Nationwide Sexual Assault Policy for universities.

Panelists discuss practices of sustainable urban planning.

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Batten, architecture schools host sustainable urban policy panel

By Lee Williams | April 1, 2015

The Batten School and the Architecture School co-hosted a panel entitled “Sustainable Urban Policy and Smart Cities” Tuesday evening. The panel consisted of various professors from the Urban and Environmental Planning department, the Architecture School and a San Francisco Bay Area non-profit, SPUR.

Days on the Lawn volunteers address controversial University events

Accountant releases interim report on Sweet Briar finances

Queer and disabled activist Lydia Brown speaks at OpenGrounds

Caroline Herre receives Sky Alland Scholarship

Virginia Tech engineering professor discusses gender-based violence in STEM fields

Columbia School of Journalism holds press conference to discuss Rolling Stone review

University participates in climate survey

Sweet Briar students hold protest against closure

McAuliffe removes criminal history questions from state employment applications

Phi Psi to file lawsuit against Rolling Stone

An interview with President Sullivan on Affordable Excellence

Honor Committee approves bylaw changes

Judge drops charges against Morrissey

University prof. Barry Johnson will serve as new NSF division director

Rolling Stone review finds troubling compromises in Erdely article

Albemarle County proposes 2016 fiscal year budget

Students, facutly host 'Teach-In'

Charlottesville City Market reopens

Virginia Policy Review discusses nationwide sexual assault policies

Batten, architecture schools host sustainable urban policy panel

University proposes switch to One Access textbook program, faces faculty criticism

Rosner, Beardsley and Ryan with top three 2026 University salaries

Judge grants bond for Jahmal Edrine after a contested bail hearing

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